1. Sermon on the Mount The Citizens of the Kingdom (5:1-16)
The Righteousness of the Kingdom (5:17-48)
Sincere Devotion in the Kingdom (6:1-18)
Trusting God in the Kingdom (6:19-34)
Relating to Man in the Kingdom (7:1-12)
Entering the Kingdom (7:13-27)

2. The Kingdom of God Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 The Message
Matt. 4:23 – preaching gospel of kingdom
“Kingdom” repeated throughout: (5:3, 10, 19, 20; 6:10; 33; 7:21)

3. Sermon on the Mount Citizens of the Kingdom (5:2-16)
Outline
Sermon on the Mount
Citizens of the Kingdom (5:2-16)
Characteristics [Beatitudes] (5:2-12)
Their influence on the world (5:13-16)
Righteousness of the Kingdom (5:17 - 7:12)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes & Pharisee (5:20-48)
Relationship to God (6)
Relationship to man (7:1-12)
Exhortation to Enter the Kingdom (7:13-27)
Enter the narrow gate that leads to life (7:13-14)
Don’t let false prophets turn you aside (7:15-20)
Only the obedient enter the kingdom (7:21-27)

4. The Citizens of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:1-16)
Review
Characteristics of the Citizens (5:2-12)
The Influence of the Citizens on the World (5:13-16)
Sermon on the Mount

5. The Righteousness of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:17-48)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Sermon on the Mount

6. The Righteousness of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:17-48)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
In the mind of the Jew, the Law of Moses and the tradition of the Pharisees were the same
Already been a conflict with Jesus and the Pharisees (Luke 6:1-11) – thus sought to kill him
Conflict so sharp – spawned the idea that Jesus was out to destroy the law (cf. Acts 6)
Sermon on the Mount

7. Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
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Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Not to destroy (v. 17a)
Not saying the OT will not be taken away (Eph. 2:15)
Did not come to put himself in conflict with it or to disregard the law

8. Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
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Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Not to destroy (v. 17a)
Fulfill (vv. 17b-18)
Not:
Bind every precept upon citizens of the kingdom
Fulfill by perfect obedience
He is the fulfillment (purpose) of the OT
Law brings men to Christ (Rom. 10:4; Gal. 3:24-25)
Law & prophets spoke of him
Luke 24:44; Acts 13:29
Is the Messiah (John 4:24-25)
None of it will pass till all fulfilled

9. Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
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Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Not to destroy (v. 17a)
Fulfill (vv. 17b-18)
Demands Respect for Every Command (v. 19)
Probably had the Pharisees in mind – who broke the law by their traditions (cf. vv. 20-ff)
“Break” = loose, free from the restraints
Point: respect for God means treat every command with respect
Pointed to Old Covenant – careful and deliberate obedience to it
Same attitude would be carried over into the kingdom
No part of the law is insignificant & unimportant

10. The Righteousness of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:17-48)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Sermon on the Mount

11. The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees
Not to be equated with the law – thought it was in their mind
Scribes: copied & taught the law – had knowledge of iut
Pharisees: boasted in being strict keepers of the law
How did they handle it?
No one mutilated it and destroyed it any more
Whittled it down to fit them
Great emphasis to outward form – overlooked so much
Could be involved in hatred & dishonesty and still be righteous (23:14)

12. The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees Exceeds
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees
Exceeds
Not in quantity – more of the same
In character – in nature
The righteousness that Jesus demands is an inward devotion that allows God to rule our hearts
His law goes further than the old (cf. Jer. 31:31-34)

13. The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees Exceeds
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
The righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees
Exceeds
Jesus declares war on the righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees
Not against the law (cf. vv ) though, there is a contrast
Is against the traditions, corruptions and hypocrisy of the Jews!

14. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Anger without a cause (v. 22a)
What is said in anger (v. 22b)
Reconciliation (vv )
Before worship (vv )
Urgency (vv )

15. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Not just adultery, but lust forbidden (vv )
Lust is adultery (vv )
Cut off the offending parts (vv )

16. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Not just adultery, but lust forbidden (vv )
Not a demand for certificate, but unjust divorce forbidden (vv )
The law & rabbinical interpretation (v. 31)
Jesus focuses on unjust divorce (v. 32)

17. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Not just adultery, but lust forbidden (vv )
Not a demand for certificate, but unjust divorce forbidden (vv )
Not just false oaths, but dishonesty forbidden (vv )
Pharisees took oaths lightly (v. 33)
Jesus demands honesty (vv )

18. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Sermon on
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Not just adultery, but lust forbidden (vv )
Not a demand for certificate, but unjust divorce forbidden (vv )
Not just false oaths, but dishonesty forbidden (vv )
Not an eye for eye, but be good to neighbor (vv )
Pharisees: revenge & retaliation (v. 38)
Jesus taught non-retaliation (vv )

19. Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
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Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Not just murder, but hatred & animosity forbidden (vv )
Not just adultery, but lust forbidden (vv )
Not a demand for certificate, but unjust divorce forbidden (vv )
Not just false oaths, but dishonesty forbidden (vv )
Not an eye for eye, but be good to neighbor (vv )
Not love neighbor only, but love for all (vv )
Pharisees: love neighbor & hate enemy (v. 43)
Jesus: love all (vv )

20. The Righteousness of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:17-48)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Sermon on the Mount